Official excuse: I've put you on patrol in Handong, and the whole province is in a panic.

When Qi Tongwei entered, he saw Su Zhe sitting on one side of the conference table. There was no tea on the table, only a few documents and a black pen.

Su Zhe stood up and shook hands with him.

"Director Qi, I apologize for the last-minute invitation to come; it may have disrupted your work."

Qi Tongwei smiled broadly, grasped his hands with both of his, and adopted an extremely humble attitude.

"Team Leader Su, you're too kind. The inspection team's meeting with me to discuss work is not only guidance for the Provincial Public Security Department, but also education and assistance for me personally."

Su Zhe smiled.

Qi Tongwei is a person.

If you don't know him.

In his presence, he was the most humble and polite provincial public security bureau chief.

But Su Zhe knew what kind of dangerous person this was.

In his eyes, there are no rules or laws, only the wild and untamed world.

They value family, friendship, and love; they are loyal and devoted to their country...

They just don't follow principles.

Su Zhe smiled at Qi Tongwei.

"Please have a seat."

Qi Tongwei smiled and said, "Okay!"

Although he said that, he still watched Su Zhe sit down before he sat down himself.

"I heard that Team Leader Su is going to hold a meeting, so I brought a provincial public security briefing. If you need anything, you can refer to it at any time."

Su Zhe glanced at the file folder and smiled, "Director Qi has made thorough preparations."

Qi Tongwei smiled and said, "In public security work, materials may not be able to explain everything, but at least the inspection team should have a basic understanding of the situation."

Su Zhe did not rush to look through the materials.

"Then let's start with the basics."

Qi Tongwei sat up straight.

"Team Leader Su, please go ahead."

Su Zhe asked, "How has the overall public security been in Handong in recent years?"

Qi Tongwei answered cautiously.

"The overall situation is under control. Criminal cases are declining year by year, the homicide detection rate remains high, and the problem of organized crime has been somewhat contained after several rounds of special crackdowns. However, there are still some areas with poor public security."

Su Zhe asked, "Where are the random dots?"

Qi Tongwei opened the documents.

"The suburban areas of Jingzhou, some grassroots markets in Jinghai, coastal towns in Dongshan, parts of Lvteng City, and areas surrounding the mining areas... Overall, there are quite a few problems, but they are all controllable and manageable."

Su Zhe picked up a pen and wrote the two characters "Jinghai" on the paper.

"Let's start with Jinghai."

Qi Tongwei's hand, which was holding a teacup, paused at the rim of the cup.

"The situation in Jinghai City is quite complex. In earlier years, the private economy was active, there were many market entities, and the pressure on grassroots governance was relatively high."

Su Zhe looked up at him.

"Is Director Qi familiar with the Qiangsheng Group in Jinghai?"

Qi Tongwei did not pick up his teacup.

"I know a little about it."

Su Zhe asked, "Just some?"

Qi Tongwei put down his teacup.

"Qiangsheng Group has considerable influence in Jinghai. Local public security authorities have investigated it before, but the chain of evidence has never been complete."

Su Zhe said calmly, "What's the reason for the incomplete chain of evidence? Is the investigation not thorough enough? Is the suspect truly innocent? Or is there a problem, and the investigation is sufficient, but... there's an internal protector, which is why we haven't been able to break through?"

Upon hearing this...

Qi Tongwei was instantly drenched in sweat.

How come that one sentence hit someone so hard?

Qi Tongwei had heard about what happened in Jinghai.

Qiangsheng Group wields absolute power in the local area.

The boss of that powerful group, I think his name is Gao Qiqiang, has been repeatedly introduced to me by my office director so that we can have a meal together.

Qi Tongwei rejected them all.

What kind of class do you think you are, wanting to eat with me?

What does a few tens of millions in benefits even matter?

Who cares about a few tens of millions!

That's what I was thinking.

However, Qi Tongwei still said, "Team Leader Su, regarding the issues in Jinghai City, I believe a serious investigation is necessary before any conclusions can be reached! I can't draw such conclusions based on mere speculation... Previously, the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission's special task force for combating organized crime also went down there, but it seems they didn't find anything wrong... I think we can send down another group of people to investigate thoroughly!"

Su Zhe nodded.

"Has your provincial public security department organized a special investigation into the Jinghai issue? The inspection team has been in Handong for so long, and we've received one complaint after another about Jinghai, and the issues raised are quite serious! Has your provincial public security department received any complaints?"

Qi Tongwei said, "We have received those reports, and we have organized a special investigation..."

Su Zhe asked, "Who's taking the lead?"

Qi Tongwei said, "The Provincial Criminal Investigation Division and the Jinghai Municipal Bureau are working together."

Su Zhe then asked, "And the result?"

Qi Tongwei paused for a moment.

"A number of grassroots officials were dealt with, and some criminals were arrested, but the higher and deeper levels were not touched."

Su Zhe put down his pen.

Why?

Qi Tongwei looked up at him.

"That's the result of the investigation! However, according to my analysis, there must be some big fish in Jinghai. It's just that the Provincial Public Security Department is responsible for the security management and grassroots governance of the entire province, and often it is not possible to focus all attention on one place."

Su Zhe smiled.

"Is it because you have no choice, or because you don't want to?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei remained silent for a moment.

"Team Leader Su, the relationships in Jinghai are deeply entrenched. There are businesses, grassroots law enforcement officials, and city leaders involved! As you know, economic development is often seen as a more important political task than anything else by local leaders... Even if a company like Qiangsheng Group, with assets exceeding 10 billion yuan, has problems with its leadership or even its business operations, both the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission and our Provincial Public Security Department will inevitably encounter significant resistance during the investigation and handling of the case... To be honest, there's really nothing we can do!"

Done.

Qi Tongwei looked at Su Zhe.

"However, Team Leader Su, if our inspection team has any requests regarding Jinghai, our Provincial Public Security Department will fully cooperate, resolutely withstand any pressure, and will definitely resolve the Jinghai issue completely!"

Su Zhe smiled.

"good!"

"This is the first thing."

Qi Tongwei's throat was a little dry. He reached for the teacup, and the lid made a soft sound as it touched the rim.

When will this ever end?

Luckily, I don't have any connection with Jinghai...

at this time.

Su Zhe then wrote "Dongshan" on the paper.

"The second thing is Tazhai Village in Dongshan City."

Qi Tongwei's hand hovered over the teacup, but he eventually put it down.

"Is Team Leader Su also paying attention to Tazhai?"

Su Zhe said, "The report about the production and sale of prohibited drugs in Tazhai Village has been submitted to the inspection team."

Qi Tongwei looked at Su Zhe, sweat trickling down his temples.

"Team Leader Su, the provincial department has also been aware of this lead, but the clan power in Tazhai Village is strong, making it difficult for outsiders to enter. Moreover, there are village-run enterprises providing cover, making it very difficult to collect evidence."

Su Zhe said, "Does the provincial department dare not investigate?"

Qi Tongwei immediately replied, "It's not that we're afraid to investigate, it's that we're afraid of alerting the enemy."

Su Zhe asked, "For how many years have you been afraid of alerting the enemy?"

Qi Tongwei didn't respond.

Su Zhe opened a copy of the report.

"The whistleblower's report mentioned that there had been long-standing irregularities in the transportation channels of Tazhai Village, with some local police officers repeatedly leaking information about operations, and that someone within the Dongshan City Public Security Bureau was also tipping them off."

Qi Tongwei's back was already wet.

"I will check this issue immediately when I get back."

Su Zhe said, "Director Qi, the inspection team is not a police department, and I won't arrange investigations for you. But I have a question: does the Handong Provincial Public Security Bureau truly not know about this issue, or do they know but simply choose not to take action?"

Qi Tongwei raised his hand and wiped his forehead.

"Team Leader Su, those words carry a lot of weight. Although the Provincial Public Security Department is responsible for public security and criminal investigation management throughout the province, our authority over local areas is mainly one of guidance. Direct intervention requires coordination from provincial-level leaders..."

Su Zhe smiled and said to Qi Tongwei, "Director Qi, there's no need to be nervous. We're just having a normal conversation. I don't mean to interrogate you."

If you ask me any more questions, it'll be enough to get me sentenced...

They haven't even started to question them yet.

Qi Tongwei couldn't help but complain.

But she still smiled and said, "Team Leader Su is right! I was just too nervous... I really wanted to make a good impression in front of the leaders... Hehe..."

Su Zhe shook his head.

"Director Qi, I'm just a deputy director-general level official, while you're a director-general level official. I wouldn't dare to act like a leader!"

Qi Tongwei laughed and said, "You represent the inspection team, so you're my superior! Even if you were just a junior staff member, I would treat you as a leader, no matter what level you are—deputy director-general!"

talking.

Qi Tongwei chuckled again and said, "Look at what I'm saying! How could you possibly be a clerk? I bet it won't be long before you're a full-fledged department head!"

That's what they said.

Qi Tongwei couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

I married Liang Lu, who is ten years older than me, and only then did I reach the level of a department head in my forties.

I really don't know what kind of connection Su Zhe has made with me...

A 28-year-old deputy director-general...

Who is his father-in-law?

Is he even more powerful than Sha Ruijin's father-in-law?

Su Zhe looked at Qi Tongwei and said calmly, "Director Qi, judging from the current feedback, the overall security situation in Handong Province is not optimistic! At the same time, we have also seen many internal problems!"

In my opinion, there are no unsolvable problems, only people who don't want to solve them! Of course, in this situation, the solution is simple: just change it!

Director Qi, what do you think?

Upon hearing this...

Qi Tongwei was completely stunned.

I think?

What does your inspection team want to do?

Should we just take the person directly?

So, is today's conversation a trap?